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BJ02 FHU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,463 mi
Last recorded106,463 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 FHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 106,463 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,570 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 99,569 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 91,954 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 91,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil level on minimum

spare tyre flat

Fail 22 May 2015 87,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 87,385 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 81,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,981 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 66,966 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 61,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,634 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,850 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 45,096 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

front brake pads are running low.

Fail 15 Jul 2006 45,096 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

front brake pads are running low.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 42,375 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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BJ02 FHU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ02 FHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ02 FHU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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